Sir Coates Silver vs Natural Steel

How close are they?

ΔE 11.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Natural Steel is a little darker, more saturated than Sir Coates Silver.

Can I use Natural Steel instead of Sir Coates Silver?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Natural Steel is a little darker, more saturated than Sir Coates Silver.

Can I use Sir Coates Silver instead of Natural Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sir Coates Silver is a little lighter, more muted.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.